Mollie Marcoux Samaan, Class of 1991, who has served as the University’s Ford Family Director of Athletics since 2014, will be leaving Princeton to join the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as their ninth commissioner. The University will undertake a national search to identify its next director of athletics.
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The Ocean County Library is giving viewers an opportunity to send in questions about football and Keith Elias’ career for the virtual event. ( Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
LACEY, NJ Keith Elias, a former New York Giants running back and Lacey Township native, will be featured in a virtual interview with the Ocean County Library on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.
The Ocean County Library is giving viewers the opportunity to send in questions about football and Elias career. Questions can be sent to lehereader@theoceancountylibrary.org by Wednesday at 10 a.m. or asked during the live event.
While playing football for Lacey Township High School, Elias rushed over 4,000 yards and scored 363 points before he graduated in 1990. Elias earned All-American honors at Lacey Township High School and Princeton University, where he established 21 athletic records from 1991 through 1993.
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 20
• Ocean County Library projects for adults, teens and children are available to take home in a “Take and Make” project. “Take and Make” projects are designed to be useful, novel and decorative. No special skills are needed. “Take and Make” materials are packed in specially marked bags which are available at individual library branches while supplies last. Descriptions in the library’s online brochures and events calendar inform users of extra equipment needed, such as scissors or glue. During January, patrons have choices among 45 “Take and Make” projects available at Ocean County Library branches. See the full list of all Ocean County Library take-home projects and entertainment bundles at www.theoceancountylibrary.org
Tri-Town News Datebook, Jan. 13
• The Moms Online Group is a peer-run group for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Wednesday or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey – Ocean County. Details: Email mleotis@mhanj.org
• The 2021 Discussion Series will begin with “A Shift in Perspective: Seeing the Light in Your Struggles,” presented by Lisa Luckett. This will be a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. The series is sponsored by: Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. The Series is free, non-sectarian and open to the community. Call 732- 866-6660 for Zoom webinar registration information.
Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 30
• The Moms Online Group is a peer-run group for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Wednesday or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey – Ocean County. Details: Email mleotis@mhanj.org
• “Creativity Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expression and a means to enhance positive mood and emotions. No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sunday online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey – Ocean County. Details: Email mleotis@mhanj.org